Pharmacist (RFT 1.0 FTE)

ROYAL OTTAWA HEALTH CARE GROUP; Canada; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Health and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

EFAP (TelusHealth)

Job summary

The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is seeking a hospital pharmacist to provide leadership, mentorship, and safe medication use in a collaborative care environment. You will oversee medication distribution with the pharmacy team, participate in quality improvement, and contribute to formularies and clinical projects.

Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, interdisciplinary rounds, and precepting learners, with emphasis on safety, standards, and continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from a recognized university per OCP.
• Hospital pharmacy residency or postgraduate degree is a plus.
• Registration in good standing with the OCP (Part A).
• Experience with hospital care and medication safety risk management.
• Familiarity with electronic health record clinical software.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to pharmacy staff.
• Collaborate to ensure efficient, accurate, timely medication distribution.
• Lead or support quality improvement aligned with standards.
• Support medication management, reconciliation, and safety initiatives.
• Precept learners and participate in committees and research activities.
• Contribute to formulary management and drug use evaluations.
• Maintain alignment with anti-racism and safety policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Self-directed learning

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Ontario College of Pharmacists registration

Tools

CPOE familiarity

eMAR/eMedRec/eMAR systems

Electronic health records

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely medication distribution.
• Lead or support continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Ontario College of Pharmacists Hospital Pharmacy Assessment Criteria and Accreditation Canada standards.
• Uphold organizational values, strategic goals, and professional Standards of Practice (OCP, NAPRA, CSHP).
• Participate in committees, projects, policy/process development, and research activities.
• Support medication management activities, including medication reconciliation, care planning, safety initiatives, interdisciplinary rounds, and resolving drug-related issues.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to optimize patient care.
• Precept pharmacy learners (students, residents).
• Contribute to formulary management and drug use evaluations.
• Provide flexible pharmaceutical care across clinical program areas
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or entry level Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), from a recognized university as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency, or a postgraduate clinical pharmacy degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a hospital pharmacist is considered an asset.
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Experience or familiarity in CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification, eMedRec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is considered an asset.
• Experience working with electronic health record clinical software applications
• Experience in the medication reconciliation process.
• Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy, including knowledge of medication safety risks in health care.
• Experience or familiarity in pharmaceutical research in health care settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability for self-directed learning and working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Benefits

At The Royal, we are committed to supporting your health, well-being, and financial security at every stage of your career through a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:

• HOOPP, one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, helping you build long-term financial security with a predictable lifetime retirement income and valuable employer contributions.
• Competitive health and dental benefitsthrough MedavieBlue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs;
• Life insurance and disability coveragethrough Manulife, including short-term and long-term disability benefits where applicable, providing added peace of mind;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)through TelusHealth, offering confidential counselling, wellness resources, and support services for you and your eligible family members (excluded casual staff).

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to helping you thrive personally and professionally—today, tomorrow, and throughout your career at The Royal.